The Maryland Highway Safety Office (MHSO) funds activities aimed at reducing the number of motor vehicle-related crashes, deaths and injuries on Maryland roadways.
Funding is available in the following program categories:
Additional funding is available under the Law Enforcement Overtime Grant. This program funds High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) as a universal traffic safety approach designed to create deterrence and change unlawful traffic behaviors. HVE combines highly visible and proactive law enforcement, targeting a specific safety issue. Law enforcement efforts are combined with visibility elements and a publicity strategy to educate the public and promote voluntary compliance with the law.
$11.5M was awarded to 85 organizations in 2023. Recipients can be seen here: https://zerodeathsmd.gov/grants/awardees/
Applicants interested in submitting proposals that focus on police traffic services and traffic records should also apply through the general grant application. Applicants should be sure the proposed project addresses an identified highway safety priority and includes strategies, actions steps, and measurable outcomes. Projects with data driven problems have the greatest potential for success and will take priority for funding considerations.
Eligible applicants are Maryland government agencies, non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and hospitals.
Applications were to be submitted by February 29, 2024. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.
Award amounts vary. Program periods will extend 12-months, beginning October 1, 2023.